roof Mercury Villager 1996 Owner's Manuals

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Introductory Information
[IN00900(ALL)04/94]
Using This Guide
[IN01200(ALL)05/95]
To fully appreciate all of the features and options of your new
vehicle, we recommend that you thoroughly read through this
guide now and refer back to it when you have specific needs or
questions. For your own safety and the safety of your
passengers, it is important that you completely understandall
performance and care proceduresbeforeoperating this vehicle.
For example, without reading further, would you know:
[IN01300(ALL)02/95]
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What to do if you get a flat tire? (Refer toFlat tirein the
Index)
[IN01400(ALL)02/95]
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What it means if the O/D OFF light is illuminated on your
instrument panel? (Refer toOverdrivein the Index)
[IN01500(ALL)01/93]
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How to engage the childproof safety lock on the sliding
door? (Refer toChildproof lockin the Index)
[IN01600(ALL)07/95]
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That your automatic transaxle will not shift out of PARK (P)
until you depress the brake pedal? (Refer toGearshiftin the
Index)
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[IN01605(ALL)04/95]
Ford's Commitment to You
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[IN01610(ALL)10/95]
At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous
commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication
to learning what you want, determination to develop the right
concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and
attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard
by which others are judged.
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[IN01615(ALL)04/95]
Our Guiding Principles
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[IN01620(ALL)04/95]
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Quality comes first.For your satisfaction, the quality of our
products and services must be our number one priority.
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[IN01625(ALL)04/95]
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You are the focus of everything we do.Our work must be
done with you in mind, providing better products and
services than our competition.
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Introductory Information
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[IN08200(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[IN08300(ALL)04/95]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do
not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents.
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[IN08400(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[IN08500(ALL)04/95]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with
a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for
routine cleaning.
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[IN08600(ALL)04/95]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
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[IN08700(ALL)04/95]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is
not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[IP15000(ALL)09/93]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040081-B
Autolamp photodiode location
[IP15100(ALL)01/93]
To turn the autolamp off, move the thumbwheel all the way to
the left.
[IP15200(ALL)04/95]
You can set the autolamp so the headlamps stay on for
approximately three minutes after you turn off your ignition.
The farther the thumbwheel is moved to the right, the longer
the headlamps stay on.
[IP15300(ALL)01/93]
The chime will sound when the autolamp system turns the
headlamps on and the driver's door is open.
[IP15400(ALL)01/93]
Interior Lamps
[IP15500(ALL)07/93]
The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver
and front passenger seats. However, if your vehicle is equipped
with a power sun roof, the dome lamp is located behind the
driver's seat.
[IP15600(ALL)01/93]
The rear dome lamp is located overhead near the rear seating
positions.
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[IP16000(ALL)04/95]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
[IP16100(ALL)06/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, the interior
courtesy lamps (footwell, stepwell, and dome lamps) will light
when either of the front doors or the sliding door is opened. If
you have the optional Keyless Entry System the lamps will also
light whenever any keypad or remote keyless entry transmitter
button is pressed. One of the stepwell lamps is located near the
sliding door entrance and there is one on each front door. The
footwell lamps are located below the instrument panel near the
driver's and front passenger's feet. When the liftgate is opened,
the optional liftgate lamp, rear dome lamp and sliding door
stepwell lamp are illuminated.
[IP16200(ALL)01/93]
The lamps that have the time delay feature will automatically
dim until they turn completely off approximately 15 seconds
after the doors are closed. When the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to the ON position, the lamps will turn off.
[IP16300(ALL)09/93]
Overhead Map Lamps (If equipped)
[IP16400(ALL)01/93]
The power sunroof overhead console also contains the overhead
map lamps.
[IP16500(ALL)09/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040082-A
The overhead map lamps
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[FV02200(ALL)01/93]
Automatic Door Lock
[FV02300(ALL)01/93]
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional power door locks,
locking the driver's door with the key or with the manual
rocker switch will also lock all other doors. However, when the
driver's door is unlocked, with the key or with the manual
rocker switch, other doors remain locked.
[FV02325(ALL)06/95]
Anti-Lockout
[FV02350(ALL)06/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lockout feature which
prevents the driver's side door from being locked while the key
is in the ignition. To lock the driver's side door, remove the key
from the ignition and then use either the manual rocker switch
or the door lock cylinder.
[FV02360(ALL)06/95]
Accessory Delay (If equipped)
[FV02370(ALL)06/95]
Accessory Delay is a feature that allows vehicles equipped with
power windows and the power sunroof to operate all power
windows and the power sunroof for 15 minutes after the
ignition is turned to OFF or until the driver's door is opened
(after ignition is turned to OFF).
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Features
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[FV03100(ALL)01/93]
Childproof Lock for the Sliding Door
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[FV03200(ALL)01/93]
Your vehicle has a childproof lock for the sliding door. If you
set the childproof lock, the sliding door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle.
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[FV03300(ALL)01/93]
This lock will keep children from opening the door from the
inside; the door can still be opened from the outside if the door
is unlocked.
[FV03400(ALL)09/93]
24 pica art:0040120-C
Childproof lock location
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[FV03500(ALL)01/93]
To set the childproof lock:
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[FV03600(ALL)01/93]1.
Open the sliding door.
[FV03700(ALL)01/93]2.
Find the childproof lock knob above the label.
[FV03800(ALL)01/93]3.
Pull the knob out.
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[FV03900(ALL)03/95]
To release the childproof lock:
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[FV04000(ALL)01/93]1.
Open the sliding door from the outside.
[FV04100(ALL)05/95]2.
Push the childproof lock knob in.
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[FV04200(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV04300(ALL)05/95]
The power door lock control switches are located in the panels
of the front doors. They control the locks on both front doors,
the sliding door and the liftgate.
[FV04400(ALL)06/95]
13-1/2 pica
art:0040095-H
The power door lock switch
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[FV04500(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: If the sliding door is open when all doors are locked
with the power door lock switch, the sliding door
automatically locks when it is closed.
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Features
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[FV08140(ALL)06/95]
If the batteries are removed for any reason other than
replacement, repeat the steps inReplacing the batteriesto test
your remote transmitter(s).
[FV08150(ALL)06/95]
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An improperly disposed battery can hurt the environment.
Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.
[FV08160(ALL)06/95]
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The remote transmitter is waterproof; however, if it does get
wet, immediately wipe it completely dry.
[FV08170(ALL)06/95]
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The operational range of the remote transmitter extends to
approximately 49 feet (15 meters) from the vehicle. This
range may vary with conditions.
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[FV08175(ALL)06/95]
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
[FV08180(ALL)06/95]
Replacement/Additional Transmitters
[FV08190(ALL)07/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost or an additional remote
transmitter needs to be set, you must change the ID code.
Follow the steps below to change the ID code of your system,
or return the remaining transmitter(s) to your dealer for
reprogramming of your remote entry system. This is necessary
to prevent unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
[FV08200(ALL)06/95]
ID Code Programming Procedure
[FV08210(ALL)06/95]
NOTE: All transmitters must be programmed (or
reprogrammed) at the same time. If the programming
mode is entered and the transmitters are not
programmed (or reprogrammed) at the same time, they
will not operate with the system.
[FV08220(ALL)06/95]1.
Enter vehicle and close and lock all doors.
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[FV11600(ALL)09/93]
Power Quarter Windows (If equipped)
[FV11700(ALL)04/95]
The power quarter windows operate with the ignition in the
ON position. The power-operated quarter windows in the third
seat position are controlled by the RIGHT VENT and LEFT
VENT switches on the overhead console. Press the indented side
of the switch to open the windows; press the raised side of the
switch to close the windows.
[FV11800(ALL)09/93]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040123-B
Power quarter window switch
[FV11900(ALL)09/93]
Power Sunroof (If equipped)
[FV12000(ALL)01/93]
The power sunroof controls are found in the overhead console.
The power sunroof operates with the ignition in the ON
position.
[FV12100(ALL)09/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0040103-A
Power sunroof controls
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Features
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[FV12200(ALL)05/95]
To open the sunroof, press and hold the OPEN side of the
switch. Release the switch when the sunroof reaches the desired
position. To close the sunroof, press the CLOSE side of the
switch.
[FV12500(ALL)01/93]
When the sunroof panel is closed, you can raise the sunroof to
the vent position by pressing the UP side of the switch. To
lower the sunroof from the vent position, press the DOWN side
of the switch.
[FV12600(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the sunroof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
[FV12700(ALL)04/95]
Remove any snow, water or other foreign matter from the
sunroof before you open it.
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[FV12800(ALL)01/95]
Sliding Shade
[FV12900(ALL)04/95]
The sunroof has a sliding shade you can manually open or close
to block the sun when the glass panel is shut. To close the
sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of the vehicle.
The shade automatically opens when the sunroof is opened.
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[FV13000(ALL)01/95]
Seats
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[FV13020(ALL)04/95]
Head Restraints
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[FV13030(ALL)04/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
[FV13040(ALL)09/93]
The head restraints can be adjusted in four positions: fully
raised, fully lowered and two intermediate positions. Press
down on the head restraint adjustment button and move the
restraint to the position that places the restraint directly behind
your head.
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[FV13060(ALL)05/95]
A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
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